Sunday, January 16, 2011

Kelly & Dave's Lake Lure Wedding - North Carolina Wedding Photography

Kelly and Dave were married at the Lake Lure Inn & Spa at the end of the summer. They had the most beautiful day full of friends and family excited to see the two marry after 5 1/2 years together! Such a gorgeous, fun couple with great family and friends!! We had a blast hanging out with them capturing their special day. With the nostalgic feel of the location and the bride's classic look, I couldn't resist breaking out the film camera and shooting some real black and white 35mm of their special day. Many of my favorite shots were from the film...as always! Huge thanks to Lisa McMillan with Exquisite Events based out of Asheville, NC for coordinating such a great day! Tiffany's Baking Co outdid themselves with the gorgeous, gravity defying, whimsical, flowery, butterfly adorned cake and the groom's baseball cake!! Brown's Floral Design did an amazing job (as always) with the sweet purple hydrangea bouquets - the brides' with sparkling butterflies. Enjoy a glimpse into Kelly and Dave's perfect mountain wedding day!



The historic venue is a perfect spot for a classy and fun wedding. The groomsmen were having a great time together.




Kelly not only has a gorgeous smile, but a great, contagious laugh!!



Sweet little butterflies...



Lake Lure Inn Trolley to the gazebo for the wedding!



Lisa making sure the flower girls are ready:


Stunning location:





Ready to see each other!!


Kelly is very close with her brothers and asked them to walk her down the aisle. :)







The sand ceremony is a wonderfully symbolic, visually interesting ritual - love that Kelly found the perfect color purple sand to tie into her colors.


Man and wife!!




They wanted some shots of everyone in attendance - and loved the idea of a fun super wide shot showing the mountains. I love the mega group shots we ended up with!!



Family and friends went back to the Inn for cocktails while we went to go take photos of the couple around Lake Lure and Chimney Rock!


Blues Brother's Ray-Ban Sunglasses! Fun!




One of my favorites - so sweet!!





LOVE my fisheye on my 35mm - especially shooting black and white film! So much fun when my couples want me to really play!! :)





Stunning!


Purple sparkley shoes for her, argyle socks for him. Personality down to their toes!


Here are the awesome cakes from Tiffany's Baking Co:

















They cut out the most perfect little pieces I've ever seen! Here is Lisa with the happy couple:




Mother - son dance: Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Had to wear custom baseball jerseys!



The best of friends:


The poolside luminaries and the glow of the party made for a breathtaking scene.



Bohemian Rhapsody karaoke. Need I say more? Great reception!



Best wishes, Kelly and Dave! Thanks for having me there to record your big day!!